For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,546 students in 80904, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80904, CO are Howbert Elementary School, Holmes Middle School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80904 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80904, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80904, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 Mesa Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3800
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1920 West Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3900
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 North 20th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2110 West Broadway Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4500
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Song Community School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
80904, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Valley School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2340 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Grades: K-5
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80904, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80904, CO include Howbert Elementary School, Holmes Middle School and West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80904?
6 public elementary schools are located in 80904.
What is the racial composition of students in 80904?
80904 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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